Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI User Manual

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5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin
1. InWindows,closeallapplicationsandTSR(TerminateandStayResident)programs.Thishelpsprevent
unexpected failures when performing a BIOS update.
2. During the BIOS update process, ensure the Internet connection is stable and do NOT interrupt the Internet
connection(forexample,avoidapowerlossorswitchingofftheInternet).Failuretodosomayresultina
corrupted BIOS or a system that is unable to start.
3. DonotusetheG.O.M.(GIGABYTEOnlineManagement)functionwhenusing@BIOS.
4. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any BIOS damage or system failure resulting from an inadequate
BIOSashing.
B. Using @BIOS
MakesurethattheBIOSletobeashedmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Updatingthe
BIOSwithanincorrectBIOSlecouldcauseyoursystemnottoboot.
1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from GIGABYTE Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location and
thendownloadtheBIOSlethatmatchesyourmotherboardmodel.Followtheon-screeninstructionsto
complete.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update BIOS from File,thenselectthelocationwhereyousavetheBIOSupdateleobtainedfrom
the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:
Click Save Current BIOS to FiletosavethecurrentBIOSle.
4. Load BIOS Defaults after BIOS Update:
Select the Load CMOS default after BIOS update check box and then the system will automatically load
BIOS defaults after BIOS update and after the system restarts.
C. After Updating the BIOS
Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
IftheBIOS update le foryourmotherboard is not presentonthe @BIOS server site,please
manuallydownloadtheBIOSupdatelefromGIGABYTE'swebsiteandfollowtheinstructionsin
"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.

Gigabyte GA-F2A88XN-WIFI Specifications

General

Memory voltage	1.5 V
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Number of memory slots	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 1866, 2133 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A
USB 2.0 connectors	1
S/PDIF out connector	Yes
Number of SATA connectors	-
Number of SATA III connectors	4
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
HDMI version	1.4a
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC892
Cooling type	Passive
Component for	PC
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard chipset	AMD A88X
PC health monitoring	CPU, FAN, Power supply, Temperature
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	mini ITX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	2048 MB
Bundled software	Norton Internet Security
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth version	4.0
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS type	EFI AMI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit

Weight and Dimensions

Width	170 mm